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First On The Scene (FOTS)

A community class that teaches bystanders to call 911, give hands-only CPR, use an AED, give naloxone and control bleeding until EMS arrives.

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  • About 3 hours · community class
  • No provider card or CE
  • From $35

Next Available Dates

  • In Person Saturday, October 17, Sat, 9:00 AM MDT · Code Blue Training Center Sample Date
  • In Person Saturday, November 21, Sat, 9:00 AM MST · Salt Lake City, UT Sample Date
  • In Person Saturday, December 26, Sat, 9:00 AM MST · Code Blue Training Center Sample Date

Overview

Developed by NAEMT and the International Association of Fire Chiefs, First On The Scene teaches the public what to do until EMS arrives: activating 911, hands-only CPR and AED use, naloxone and epinephrine auto-injectors, life-threatening bleeding, penetrating chest injuries, and moving and positioning patients. Taught with short lessons and hands-on skill stations. NAEMT sets no fixed length; our sample sessions run about 3 hours.

What You Will Learn

  • Call 911 and give useful information
  • Give hands-only CPR and use an AED
  • Control life-threatening bleeding
  • Give naloxone and help with an epinephrine auto-injector

Who Should Attend

The general public, workplaces, schools and community groups.

Prerequisites

  • None

Schedule

Upcoming Sessions

Pick a session and reserve your seat, or ask us about a private class for your crew.

Sessions marked Sample Date show a typical schedule. Request one and we will confirm a real date with you.

FAQ

Questions About This Course

FOTS is a community class. It does not carry an NAEMT provider card or CE.

Open a course, pick a session and select Reserve Seat, then pay on our secure payment page by card or bank account (ACH). Paying online adds a processing fee, and you see the exact total before you pay. Your seat is confirmed as soon as the payment goes through. To pay by card over the phone or an agency purchase order instead, reserve your seat, then contact us. If no date works for you, request one.

Cancellation and reschedule terms depend on the course and are shown before you reserve. Contact us as early as you can and we will help you move to another date when seats are open.

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